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L50 ERS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,035 mi
Last recorded62,035 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 ERS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 62,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 62,035 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,401 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 59,401 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2018 58,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 52,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

edges of front tyre treads worn

Pass 27 May 2014 35,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 30,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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L50 ERS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L50 ERS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L50 ERS registered?

L50 ERS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is L50 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 ERS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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